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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,764.67, 16,233.33 and 6,728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,764.67, 16,233.33 and 6,728.08 is: 9,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764.67 : 16,233.33 = 6,728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764.67/16,233.33 = 6,728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764.67x = 16,233.33 × 6,728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764.67x = 109,219,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,219,200.31/11,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.66

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